How are homes heated in the Town of Cassel, WI?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Cassel, used by 47.0% (±12.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
9.2% heat with utility gas.
2.8% heat with electricity.
23.9% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 9.2% (±5.8 points)
- Electricity
- 2.8%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 23.9%
Heating fuel in the Town of Cassel
| Fuel used most | Town of Cassel | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.2% (±5.8 points) | 56.4% | 64.8% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 23.9% (±20.0 points) | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | 16.5% | 17.8% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 47.0% (±12.9 points) | 16.6% | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 15.8% (±6.6 points) | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In the Town of Cassel, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Marathon County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Cassel, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Marathon County (16.5%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (17.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near the Town of Cassel
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Cassel | — | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Marathon City | 3.7 mi | 15.8% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Edgar | 3.9 mi | 15.0% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Town of Marathon | 5.7 mi | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wien | 5.7 mi | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | 5.9 mi | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fenwood | 6.3 mi | 0.0% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rib Falls | 6.8 mi | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) | 7.9 mi | 4.0% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marathon City, WI (15.8%), Edgar, WI (15.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Cassel | 23.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | 19.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 3 | Fenwood | 18.9% (±17.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Wausau | 17.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 5 | Town of Frankfort (Marathon County) | 14.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 6 | Town of Hull (Marathon County) | 14.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Town of Spencer | 13.7% (±8.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 56 places in Marathon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Cassel
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Cassel?
Bottled or tank gas (propane) is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Cassel, used by 47.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Cassel heat with oil?
23.9% (±20.0 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Cassel use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Cassel have electric heat?
2.8% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Cassel heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cassel town, Marathon County, Wisconsin (county subdivision:12975, in state:55 county:073).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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